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Darwin Conwell, MD, Gastroenterology, Lexington, KY

DarwinL.ConwellMDMSc, FACG

Gastroenterology • Lexington, KY

Pancreas Disease

Chair, Department of Internal Medicine for University of Kentucky College of Medicine

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Summary

  • I am an international authority on pancreatic disorders and champion of diversity, equity and inclusion. I pioneered a novel endoscopic pancreas function test, established fluid resuscitation methods in acute pancreatitis, and authored landmark publications in both acute and chronic pancreatitis. I am an advocate of community engagement and health equity and a leading principal investigator of the NIDDK/NCI U01 Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and Pancreas Cancer Consortium (CPDPC) - PROspective Evaluation of Chronic Pancreatitis for EpidEmiologic and Translational StuDies (PROCEED Study) and the NIDDK U01 Type 1 Diabetes Acute Pancreatitis C (T1DAPC) - Diabetes RElated to Acute Pancreatitis and its Mechanisms (DREAM Study) – both evaluating mechanistic underpinnings of pancreatitis. As an academic leader with strong administrative skills and expertise in creating cultures of inclusive excellence, I am a national award-winning mentor, educator, and community engagement advocate; have advanced under-represented minorities within the field of medicine; and developed leadership opportunities for Black/African Americans and women physician/basic scientists.

Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1992 - 1994
  • Christ Hospital
    Christ HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1989
  • Ohio University
    Ohio University Bachelor of Science, Chemistry / Pre-Medicine, Cum Laude, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1990 - 2023
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2007 - 2013

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Endoscopic Intervention and Cholecystectomy in Pregnant Women with Acute Biliary Pancreatitis Decreases Early Readmissions  
    Anjuli K Luthra, Sebastian Strobel, Amy Hosmer, Darwin L Conwell, Somashekar G Krishna, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • The Type of Bariatric Surgery Impacts the Risk of Acute Pancreatitis: A Nationwide Study  
    Sabrena Noria, Bradley Needleman, Emmanuel Ugbarugba, Somashekar G Krishna, Steven K Clinton, Darwin L Conwell, Hisham Hussan, Nature
  • Outcomes of Chronic Pancreatitis in the Emergency Department  
    Darwin L Conwell, Peter A Banks, Digestive Diseases and Sciences
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Lectures

  • Abdominal Pain in Complicated Pancreatitis 
    AGC 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, PA - 10/8/2018

Other

Press Mentions

  • UK HealthCare Earns National Pancreas Foundation Center Designation
    UK HealthCare Earns National Pancreas Foundation Center DesignationFebruary 14th, 2023
  • Bone Trouble Common in Chronic Pancreatitis Patients
    Bone Trouble Common in Chronic Pancreatitis PatientsSeptember 28th, 2021
  • Computer-Aided Colon Polyp Detection (CADe) Tool for Colorectal Cancer Screening Could Reduce Cancer Rates by More Than 40%
    Computer-Aided Colon Polyp Detection (CADe) Tool for Colorectal Cancer Screening Could Reduce Cancer Rates by More Than 40%June 4th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Pancreatic Fluid Proteomics In Alcohol Induced Chronic PancreatitisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011

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